(Reuters) U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria as Trump raises fears for safety of Christians

About 100 US military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as Washington scales up an operation to target Islamist insurgents, a Nigerian defence spokesperson said.

US President Donald Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians from Islamist militants in the northwest.

Nigeria denies discriminating against any religion, saying its security forces target armed groups that attack both Christians and Muslims.

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— Reuters (@Reuters) February 16, 2026
Posted in America/U.S.A., Foreign Relations, Military / Armed Forces, Nigeria, Religion & Culture, Violence

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